Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q
85 Imaging
68 Features
78 Overall
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93 Imaging
35 Features
47 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
- Released September 2017
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
- Updated by Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Released June 2011
- Newer Model is Pentax Q10
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Pentax Q, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and Q (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and Q (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 6 years after the Q which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores vs the Q in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax Q. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Pentax Q
Fujifilm X-E3 | Q | |||
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Released | September 2017 | June 2011 | Newer by 76 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Fujifilm X-E3
Q | Fujifilm X-E3 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Pentax Q
Fujifilm X-E3 | Q | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Pentax Q in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the Q.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Q is 85 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Q.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-E3 will deliver more detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Pentax Q Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Pentax Q | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm X-E3 | Pentax Q |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-09-07 | 2011-06-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor III | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 54 | 8 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 grams (0.74 lbs) | 180 grams (0.40 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 47 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 189 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 230 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $700 | $695 |